13-year-old parrot Mithu battles life-threatening condition KOLKATA: A 13-year-old parrot, Mithu, is in excruciating pain and its life hangs in balance as it awaits a surgery to remove an egg, much bigger than the usual size, stuck in its pelvic region.Mithu, like most parrots caged alone, had earlier laid eggs that did not fertilise but…
The GSPCB said the overall trend shows a reduction in very high faecal coliform pollution levels over the monitoring period Panaji: Water samples collected by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) from five locations along the Mandovi in Panaji have shown faecal coliform levels above the permitted limit every month since 2022. Reviewing the…
NMC adds 9,911 MBBS seats for 2026-27 Ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 results, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the approved seat matrix for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) admissions, giving lakhs of aspirants a clearer picture of the seats that will be available…
Higher Education Budget Hike Sparks Debate On Quality And Outcomes Amid 12 Years Of Governance Push As the Union Government marks “12 Years of Governance” with departments showcasing achievements across sectors, the Ministry of Education highlighted a significant rise in higher education funding. The Ministry stated on X that “Higher Education Budget Allocation increased by…
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock celebrate their sister bond ahead of ‘Practical Magic 2’ release. (Image credits: Instagram) Nicole Kidman, the ‘Practical Magic’ star, shared an adorable sorcerous clip on Instagram featuring co-star Sandra Bullock on the occasion of National Sisters Day, honouring their bond. Ahead of the upcoming sequel, the actress shared an endearing…
Today asks for courage, and you’ll have it. In fact, you may feel ready to attempt something out of the ordinary, a difficult conversation, a practical risk, a sudden errand, a demanding piece of work. Mars gives you nerve, while Saturn keeps one foot on the ground. Good mix, if used wisely.The need for short…
Rs 211-crore water project approval has ignited a public dispute between local political leaders. ULHASNAGAR: The Centre’s approval of a Rs 211-crore water supply project under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme has sparked a public war of words between BJP MLA Kumar Ailani and Shiv Sena Mayor Ashwini Kamlesh Nikam, exposing fault lines within the ruling…
Chennai: A human chain and sloganeering marked day nine of the ban-NEET protest organised by the Anti-NEET Federation in Koyambedu on Sunday.More than 50 protestors, including students and activists, held up placards and formed a human chain along Ayyappa Nagar first main road in Koyambedu seeking exemption for the state from NEET and urging the…
Months after ‘Jana Nayagan’ became the centre of one of Tamil cinema’s biggest piracy cases, editor Pradeep E Ragav has spoken about the emotional toll the incident has taken on him. The editor said the leak continues to haunt him despite the arrests made by the authorities. His comments come after the film eventually made…
This is one of those useful Scorpio days that may not look flashy at first, but it carries weight. Jupiter supports gains and future security, while the Moon helps your instincts around people and timing. What you plant now can help you later, especially in a season of need.You also carry a magnetic quality today….
